The investors and speculators want the cars that are restored to original and will pay top dollar for them. Others just like to restore cars to perfection and that is fine too. Our COPO Chevelle was Day 2 from the beginning and will stay that way. It got Hedman headers, Hurst shifter, rear sway bar, and 15 inch wheels. All for the improvement of the car. When new, the car wouldn't get out of its own way, wallowed around corners and shifted terribly. Some things had to change to make it a pleasant driver.
Our L78 Chevelle has the same equipment along with the original Stewart-Warner gauges that were installed by the original owner. We also have a set of Cragar SS mags that we swap back and forth with the SS wheels just for a visual change. Driving, not showing, is where we are at. That's just us.
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Chevelleless after 46 years......but we did find a low mileage, six speed, silver 2005 Corvette. It will just have to do for now.